What it takes

Experiencing the joy of money is really about arranging your life in a way that allows you to be content. That takes planning, patience, and the ability to figure out what matters most to you.

It’s about embracing the idea of enoughness instead of constantly grasping for more, believing that “you’ll be happy when…”

Aligning your money and your life

All that means aligning your money and your life do that you spend on what matters to you, and so that you’re not constantly under financial stress. Use a spending plan, prioritize, and get out from under the crush of debt.

If that sounds like a lot of work, that’s because it can be. But it’s work that’s worth it.

You’ll experience the joy of money — one that allows you to live the life you love.

Happiness is what you make it. Wealth doesn’t necessarily equate to happiness. You have to be happy with yourself first. You’re right, figure out what you want and what you don’t really need and get on with your life.

Awesome awesome post – what a great reminder! It isn’t the recession, or the century, or your stage of life. You can be happy no matter what your economic state, and you can always find reason to be thankful and live well within your means. Thank you for this!

CD had a way with words. It’s the baby steps towards change that are worth it too. Too many times things look overwhelming but aren’t because the process is ongoing. The outcome is scary when looking at it from the beginning.